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World govts race to contain swine flu outbreak (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 03:45 PM PDT

Passenger Maria Pia, of Uruguay, wears a protective face mask as she waits for her flight at the airport in Mexico City, Sunday, April 26, 2009.  Health workers are screening airports and bus stations for people sickened by a new strain of swine flu that experts fear could become a global epidemic. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)AP - The world's governments raced to avoid both a pandemic and global hysteria Sunday as more possible swine flu cases surfaced from Canada to New Zealand and the United States declared a public health emergency. "It's not a time to panic," the White House said.


Holder close to making decision on Gitmo detainees (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 06:32 PM PDT

Attorney General Eric Holder prepares to testify before the House Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP - The United States is "relatively close" to making decisions on what to do with an initial group of Guantanamo Bay detainees, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Sunday.


World Bank gives aid to Mexico for swine flu (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 02:15 PM PDT

A member of the Mexican Navy distributes surgical face masks in Mexico City April 26, 2009. Mexican Finance Minister Agustin Carstens said on Sunday the outbreak of swine flu could have a big impact on Mexico's economy, although it was too soon to say how significant the effect might be. REUTERS/Eliana AponteAP - The World Bank said Sunday that it is providing Mexico with more than $200 million in loans to help it deal with an outbreak of a new strain of swine flu.


Democrats push for interrogation investigations (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 11:14 AM PDT

AP - A leading Democratic senator said Sunday independent investigators should determine whether Bush administration officials ought to face charges over the harsh interrogation techniques used against suspected terrorists.

As flu hits, holes in W.H. health team (Politico)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 03:37 PM PDT

Politico - The Obama administration declared a “public health emergency” Sunday to confront the swine flu — but is heading into its first medical outbreak without a secretary of Health and Human Services or appointees in any of the department’s 19 key posts.

Security problems uncovered at US bases in Iraq (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:24 AM PDT

FILE -- Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo. left, looks on as Sen. James Webb, D-Va., testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington.  (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, FILE)AP - A commission investigating waste and fraud in wartime spending has found serious deficiencies in training and equipment for hundreds of Ugandan guards hired to protect U.S. military bases in Iraq, The Associated Press has learned.


US declares public health emergency for swine flu (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 01:58 PM PDT

Director of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, left, talks to White Press Secretary Richard Gibbs, center, as Dr. Richard Besser, right, Acting Director Center for Disease Control and Prevention speaks during a news conference at the White House to discuss reported Swine Flu outbreaks, Sunday, April 26, 2009 in Washington. The US is declaring a public health emergency to deal with the emerging new swine flu. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - The U.S. declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes.


White House: No HHS secretary not problem (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 11:29 AM PDT

AP - The White House on Sunday brushed off questions about whether a lack of top health officials was making more difficult President Barack Obama's response to a swine flu outbreak.

Clinton says US never will `sell out' Lebanon (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:52 PM PDT

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton signs a condolence book at the grave of slain former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, seen pictured in the background, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday April 26, 2009. Clinton came to Lebanon Sunday with a strong message of support for the country ahead of critical elections. (AP Photo/Ahmad Omar)AP - Ahead of an election that could oust the U.S.-backed Beirut government, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday that Washington supports "voices of moderation" and never will make a deal Syria that "sells out" Lebanon's interests.


Ecuador's Correa cruises to re-election victory (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 06:23 PM PDT

Reuters - Ecuador's President Rafael Correa cruised to a re-election victory on Sunday as voters ignored a sputtering economy to make the charismatic socialist the OPEC nation's most powerful leader in a generation.

Biden on Biden on '60 Minutes' (Politico)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT

Politico - President Obama has consulted with Vice-President Biden on every major decision during a momentous first three months in office, the vice-president said in an interview broadcast Sunday.

More Dems call for tough Iran sanctions (Politico)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 03:20 PM PDT

Politico - Democrats in Congress are joining Republicans in calling for tough new sanctions on Iran and warning the Obama administration that its policy of engagement shouldn’t last too long before turning to harsher steps aimed at halting Tehran’s nuclear program.

McCain differs with Cheney on interrogation memos (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 11:46 AM PDT

Reuters - Releasing classified memos showing whether harsh Bush-era interrogation methods yielded useful information from terrorism suspects is not necessary, Republican Senator John McCain said on Sunday in a public disagreement with former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Obama enjoys highest approval in 20 years: poll (AFP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 11:39 AM PDT

US President Barack Obama waits to make a statement on higher education at the White House in Washington, DC, April 24, 2009. Obama, who is approaching his first 100 days in office, is enjoying the best presidential job approval rating at this point in 20 years, a new opinion survey showed.(AFP/File/Jim Watson)AFP - US President Barack Obama, who is approaching his first 100 days in office, is enjoying the best presidential job approval rating at this point in 20 years, a new opinion survey showed.


Administration declares 'emergency' (Politico)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 11:28 AM PDT

Politico - In an unusual Sunday briefing at the White House, administration officials said a “public health emergency” is being declared in the United States in order to mobilize maximum resources to combat fears of a global swine-flu pandemic.

US to begin asking about flu at the border (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 10:34 AM PDT

A member of the Mexican Navy distributes surgical face masks in Mexico City April 26, 2009. Mexican Finance Minister Agustin Carstens said on Sunday the outbreak of swine flu could have a big impact on Mexico's economy, although it was too soon to say how significant the effect might be. REUTERS/Eliana AponteAP - U.S. officials will begin asking travelers about illness if they're entering the country from areas with confirmed swine flu.


Officials say 20 reports of swine flu so far in US (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 10:00 AM PDT

A member of the Mexican Navy distributes surgical face masks in Mexico City April 26, 2009. Mexican Finance Minister Agustin Carstens said on Sunday the outbreak of swine flu could have a big impact on Mexico's economy, although it was too soon to say how significant the effect might be. REUTERS/Eliana AponteAP - Federal health officials say 20 cases of swine flu have been reported in five states so far. Officials expect more cases and more severe illness among Americans.


Summers: Fiat-Chrysler talks still up in the air (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 09:25 AM PDT

AP - White House economic adviser Larry Summers said Sunday the Obama administration is holding out hope that Chrysler can stay out of bankruptcy court.

White House to detail govt response to swine flu (AP)

Posted: 26 Apr 2009 09:01 AM PDT

A member of the Mexican Navy distributes surgical face masks in Mexico City April 26, 2009. Mexican Finance Minister Agustin Carstens said on Sunday the outbreak of swine flu could have a big impact on Mexico's economy, although it was too soon to say how significant the effect might be. REUTERS/Eliana AponteAP - President Barack Obama has received regular briefings from advisers on the swine flu outbreak and the White House readied guidance for Americans.


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